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Rockford man accused of killing 7-month-old baby boy
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (132+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 27-year-old Rockford man faces charges in connection with the death of an infant, police say. Jaden Hearns is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery to a child. Around 8 a. m. April 26, officers report they were…...
Multiple guns, more than 140 grams of cocaine recovered during Rockford drug investigation
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (78+ words) WIFR Multiple guns, more than 140 grams of cocaine recovered during Rockford drug investigation Rochelle City Council unanimously rejects data center proposal Nonprofit donates hundreds of books to Whitehead Elementary in Rockford Multiple guns, over 140 grams of cocaine recovered during Rockford…...
Multiple guns, over 140 grams of cocaine recovered during Rockford drug investigation
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (64+ words) WIFR Multiple guns, over 140 grams of cocaine recovered during Rockford drug investigation Rochelle City Council unanimously rejects data center proposal Nonprofit donates hundreds of books to Whitehead Elementary in Rockford Nana's Books Foundation delivers books to Whitehead Elementary students in…...
Ogle County police chase leads to 1 death, 2 hospitalized
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (253+ words) OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A police chase in Ogle County ends with two people in the hospital and one person dead. On Friday, April 24, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office tried to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle it says was…...
1 p. m. Fastcast: Two Beloit men arrested, Emmy pianist to visit Rockford
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (80+ words) WIFR 1 p. m. Fastcast: Two Beloit men arrested, Emmy pianist to visit Rockford Northern Illinois small schools conference teaches innovation in the classroom 3: 30 p. m. Fastcast: Janesville man charged, an in-depth interview with 48 Hours "48 Hours" to air "The Killing of Theresa Fusco" 2 Beloit men…...
Lee County deputy recognized for heroic response to serious truck crash
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (229+ words) LEE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Lee County Sheriff's deputy was recognized Thursday night for his life-saving actions in response to a serious crash in February near the Green River. Deputy Alejandro Castro was awarded the Life Saving Award on April 23 at…...
Second suspect charged in shooting death of Rockford 15-year-old in 2021
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (134+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department charges a second suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy back in 2021. Darrell Davis, 22, is charged with first degree murder. On November 23, 2021, 15-year-old Malah'ki Lee got off the bus after school. While walking…...
Rickie Traeger pleads not guilty to threatening Rockford mayor
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (73+ words) WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rickie Traeger, known for running "Rockford Scanner," pleads not guilty to a charge of threatening a public official. Traeger, 46, of Loves Park, is accused of sending a threatening email April 10 to Rockford Mayor Tom Mc Namara. Traeger…...
Partners Against Crime: How authorities solve crimes in Winnebago County
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (151+ words) WIFR WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Every day, more than 600 people call 911 in Winnebago County, according to public data. Dispatchers and law enforcement navigate which are real crimes or non-emergencies. In this week's "Partners Against Crime," Daniel Burbank sits down with Winnebago…...
1 p. m. Fastcast: Rockford man found guilty, Construction to start on U. S. 20
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (76+ words) WIFR 1 p. m. Fastcast: Rockford man found guilty, Construction to start on U. S. 20 Final project in I-39 corridor improvement to start on U. S. 20 and Mill Road on May 1 Man found guilty of violent 2024 sexual assault in Rockford Sunny and 82 today, severe storms possible tonight IBCA…...